Seven days flew by in the blink of an eye.
Li Yuanzhao and his generals began to prepare for war.
Fang Zhengyi is naturally responsible for building interpersonal relationships and selling arms.
Of course, the arms sales were extremely smooth. Although it was Dajing's first-generation weapon, it still made generals from various countries exclaim that it was wonderful.
The reputation of Jing-style equipment has been deeply rooted in people’s hearts in just a few days!
Someone immediately decided to sign the big deal.
This thing is definitely a powerful tool that affects the trend of the war. If you don't buy it and others buy it, you will fall behind others.
As a result, Dajing's scrap metal was snapped up after several generals had a long and serious discussion and fierce quarrel.
At this point, the army set out.
Starting from the Holy City, the first stop is Maraudan, the city closest to the Holy City among the six major dioceses.
The church forces have been in a cold war with the Holy City for so many years, and have already continuously reinforced and built the city, making it look like an iron barrel.
In Maraudan City, Li Pan was in charge.
All church personnel in the city have been replaced.
Sitting in front of the desk, Li Pan's heart palpitated slightly at the news that had just been sent back from the direction of the Holy City.
Da Jing's army moved... Not only did they move out, but they also made a big fanfare, heading straight for this way.
There are only about 200,000 troops, which is not much different from the news from the Brotherhood.
Our side is almost five times the size of the other side...
After years of hiding it, I can finally see the light of day!
Li Pan raised his head and looked at the map.
The military commander beside him couldn't help but remind him: "Your Highness, Your Majesty has already told us not to act rashly in this battle. We must lure the enemy deeper."
Li Pan frowned: "I know, why do you need to say more! But even if you lose, you must lose beautifully. If the defeat is too fake, won't the enemy notice it?"
"How is the layout of the divine punishment weapons at the top of the city?"
The general clasped his fists: "Everything has been arranged according to His Highness's requirements."
"Okay! Send people out to investigate again, the more detailed the better! It's best to confirm the location of Fang Zhengyi for me. If we can capture Fang Zhengyi alive, the enemy will definitely pursue them wildly, and my father will be delighted."
"Yes! I'll do my humble job now." The general clasped his fists and came out.
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In the marching formation.
Fang Zhengyi and Li Yuanzhao walked side by side. Li Yuanzhao held the map and looked forward: "Calculate the distance, we should be there soon."
Fang Zheng looked over and asked, "Are you nervous?"
Li Yuanzhao shook his head and sneered: "There is nothing to be nervous about. It's just a pity that I can't have a good fight with the divine weapon. I have to hide it and seek a decisive battle. It's a pity."
Fang Zheng was noncommittal.
It is indeed a pity. There is no problem in relying on Da Jing's current strength to push forward step by step.
But in fact, humans are the most flexible animals in the world and can always find ways to overcome crises.
If firearms appear immediately, the couple may come up with a way to deal with them immediately.
The army marched for a while, and a city began to appear in front of Fang Zheng and his group.
Li Yuanzhao picked up the telescope with a smile on his face: "Here we are, we will set up camp in front today and go call the formation tomorrow!"
...
"Report! Dajing's army has set up camp two miles outside the city! They are now burying pots to make rice." The spy knelt down in front of Li Pan and reported loudly.
Li Pan suddenly stood up: "Has there been any change in the number of enemy troops?"
"Your Highness, it is still around 250,000."
"Step back." Li Pan waved his hand and dismissed the spies.
Joy surges wildly out of my heart.
Two hundred and fifty thousand... only two hundred and fifty thousand. After so long of exploration, it should be confirmed.
The city is now rich in supplies and personnel. If you defend the city properly, you can consume a large amount of the opponent's troops.
If you have better luck, it is entirely possible to counterattack the enemy!
No need to do anything to lure the enemy into this...
With only 50,000 soldiers, it is completely feasible to defend the city against the opponent's 250,000 soldiers!
It's better to send a group of troops now to attack the enemy's camp at night and lure them to fight.
As he thought about it, the corners of Li Pan's mouth turned up crazily.
Seeing this, the military commander on the side reminded: "Your Highness, don't forget His Majesty's order, lure the enemy deeper, don't underestimate the enemy."
Hearing the word "Your Majesty", Li Pan was all excited, and a trace of shame flashed in his eyes: "I don't know, I will defend the city according to the original plan. When the enemy takes the initiative to attack tomorrow, you can prepare for war first!"
The general clasped his fists and resigned.
Li Pan let out a long sigh.
My father's style is too harsh. If you show off your will, you may be severely punished or even lose trust. It's better to take it one step at a time.
The generals below were not completely convinced by him. It would not be too late to leave the city to meet the enemy when there was a perfect opportunity. It was too early to think about that now.
...
Early the next morning, Li Pan led his generals to climb the city wall.
Standing on the top of the city, you can see the dark army on the opposite side at a glance.
Like black clouds pressing down on the city, it slowly moved towards this city.
Twenty minutes later, the army came to the city!
Li Pan stood ready and stared down, not daring to relax even a moment.
"God's Punishment Weapon, get ready!"
...
There was silence in Da Jing, and Li Yuanzhao was deciding whether to send someone out to declare war and conduct some etiquette.
The city gate on the opposite side seemed to move slightly, and then a figure on horseback walked out from the crack in the door.
He rode his horse and galloped to the front of the Great Scenery Formation.
Li Yuanzhao took a closer look and saw that the visitor was wearing civil official clothes, which looked very similar to Da Jing's official clothes, and he couldn't help but be happy.
He looked sideways at Fang Zheng and said, "Look, I haven't sent anyone to declare war yet, but they came first."
Fang Zheng nodded and said: "Yes, it seems that the guard is still a decent person. It is rude to come and go without coming back. We will send one over later. With so many international friends watching, we should show some grace in the civil war in Dajing. .”
Maude and other generals stood not far away from the side, looking at the envoys from the city appearing, their brows widening.
It seems that Da Jing really didn't lie at all. The people coming out of the city turned out to be Orientals, and they were wearing clothes that did not belong to the church.
It can be seen that...the parish is really controlled by their traitors, and the people of Dajing have great intelligence...
The messenger on the other side said, "Who is Fang Zhengyi, Lord Fang?"
Fang Zheng looked confused, jerked the reins of his horse and walked forward.
He looked at the messenger and said doubtfully: "I am."
The envoy shook his sleeves and said calmly: "Master Fang, I don't think we need to say more about the reason why the two sides started the war. Emperor Jing was unscrupulous. He harmed our emperor and stole his throne. Now our army has millions of good generals and thousands of people. I'm sorry. How can the fluorescence of your rotting grass compare to the bright moon in the sky?"
"Despite this, Your Majesty still hopes that the other party will treat you with courtesy. If you change sides and surrender with courtesy, you will still retain your status as a prince."
Why does this word sound familiar?
Fang Zheng scratched his chin and said with a smile: "I have already been granted the title of Marquis, but it is not his turn to do so yet. I wonder if your so-called His Majesty is in the city?"
"Of course he's not here," the messenger said.
Li Yuanzhao rode out with a displeased look on his face: "I'm still here, and you dare to talk nonsense. Aren't you afraid that I'll kill you?"
"If the two countries are at war, they will not kill the envoy." The envoy said calmly, "When I came here, I heard that Da Jing was marching, and he specially invited the generals from other countries to come and watch the battle. I guess Your Majesty would not kill the envoy in front of so many people, right? "
Just as Li Yuanzhao was about to get angry, Fang Zheng stopped him and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry."
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